Title:

Michael DeBakey receiving a honorary degree from the University of Lyon at a medical conference

Creator:

Université de Lyon

Date:

23 October 1961

Description:

In 1961 the University of Lyon named DeBakey Docteur Honoris Causa.. An Honoris Causa is an honorary degree, in this case a doctorate. The degree was awarded to DeBakey to honor his distinguished contributions to the field of medicine. DeBakey kept a diary of his trip to Lyon, where he spent time with Professors Wertheimer, Arnulf, and Sisteron. He received the award on Monday, October 23, 1961. He described the day as follows: "We then went to luncheon at the Faculty of the University. Following this at 3 p.m. we put on our robes, which were very beautiful, and the ceremonies began with a speech by the Rector. Prof. Wertheimer presented me to receive the Honoris Causa and this was given to me by the Rector. I gave my response in French. It was a very impressive ceremony."

Location:

Box: 29

Rights:

Reproduced with permission of the University of Lyon.

Genre:

Photographic prints

Format:

Still Image

Extent:

1 pages

Relation:

Diary of Trip to Lyon, France and Scotland October 20-29, 1961, 1961

Legacy ID:

FJBBDC

NLM ID:

101743405X42

Profiles Collection:

The Michael E. DeBakey Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X42

Story Section:

DeBakey as Medical Statesman